ACSM Exercise Physiologist Exam Test Questions and
Answers Rated A+
FITT for Obese - -F: ≥5 days/week (max. -Rhythmic & continuous exercise
caloric expenditure)
I: Mod-Vigorous Aerobic activity (Vig-desirable) Progression: Increase exercise Duration first.
T: Min. 30 min -totaling ≥150min/week (Progress Then increase Intensity. Resistance Training is
to 60 min) intermittent 10 min. bouts OK also beneficial in absence of contraindication
**Vigorous activity is encouraged
T: Aerobic physical activity (resistance/flexibility -
healthy pop. guidelines) FITT for Osteoarthritis - -F: Aerobic: 3-5
days/week
Resistance: 2-3d/w
FITT-P for Hypertensive - -F: Aerobic: Flexibility (ROM)
Most/preferably every day I: Low-moderate
Resistance: 2-3 days/week T: ≥150min/week or 10 min bouts as tolerated
I: Mod-aerobic exercise RPE: 11-13 T: Aerobic Exercise -low impact
Resistance: 60-80% 1-RM Progression: Should be gradual and tailored
T: 30-60 min of continuous or intermittent of 10 individually as tolerated
min.
Resistance: 8-12 reps; 1 set
T: Aerobic exercise is the main focus (walking, FITT for Cancer - -F: Aerobic: 3-5
cycling, swimming) days/week
Progression:Guidelines for healthy Pop. Except Resistance: 2-3 d/w
pay attention to blood pressure and medications Flexibility: Can be done daily (even during
treatment)
I: Highly Variable during treatment; RPE; Slow
FITT for Coronary Heart Disease - -F: 3-4 Progression
d/w (5-6 d/w Optimal) T: Aerobic:Short bouts several times/day during
Resistance: 2 d/w treatment
I: 50-60% (75) symp-limited VO2max or HRR Survivors without exacerbation can follow
Resistance: 30-50% up to 60-80% of 1-RM healthy population guidelines
T: 30 minutes Resistance: 8-12 reps; 1 set
Resistance: 12-15 reps, 1-3 sets T: Aerobic -prolonged (walking, cycling
T: Endurance training swimming)
Progression: Slow; Avoid fatigue
FITT for Diabetes mellitus - -F: 3-7
days/week FITT for Dysplidemia - -≥5days/week
I: RPE: 11-13 (40-60%VO2R) (maximize caloric expenditure)
-Intensity can be modified/increased based on I: 40-75%VO2R
individual T: 30-60 min
T: Min: ≥150min/week (Moderate) Can be done 50-60 min -to promote weight loss
in bouts of 10 minutes Can be done in bouts of 10 minutes if necessary
Additional Benefits seen with ≥300 min/week T: Aerobic Activities
(Mod-Vigorous) Resistance/flexibility guidelines for healthy pop.
T: Emphasis activities using large muscle groups can be followed in absence of contraindications
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, ACSM Exercise Physiologist Exam Test Questions and
Answers Rated A+
-Buildup of waxy plaque on the inside of blood
vessels (plaque deposits that block the flow of
FIbromyalgia - -F: 2-3 days/week blood)
(Progress to: 3-4d/w)
Resistance: 2-3d/w
Flexibility: 1-3 d/w Impaired Fasting Glycemia - -The body
I: <30% VO2R or HRR (Progress to: <60%) cannot regulate glucose as efficiently as it should
Resistance: 50-80% of 1-RM (Decrease if pain be able to
is present)
Flexibility: Active gentle ROM
T: 10 min increments totaling 30 min (Progress Fasting Blood Glucose - -Blood test taken
to: 60 min) after a night of fasting to test blood glucose levels
Resistance: Strength -3-5 reps; 2-3 sets
Endurance-10-20 reps; 2-3 sets
Flexibility: Hold stretch 10-30 sec (progress to Dyspnea - -Difficult or labored breathing,
60 sec) shortness of breath
T: Low-impact/non-weight bearing activities
(Water exercise, walking, cycling)
Resistance: Elastic bands, cuffs/ankle weights,
Tachycardia - -Increased HR above 100
weight machines
bpm
Flexibility: Elastic bands, non-weight-bearing
Bradycardia - -Decreased HR below 60
FITT for Asthma - -F: 2-3 days/week
bpm
I: Aprox. At the lactate threshold (anaerobic
threshold)
T: 20-30 min/day
T: Aerobic activity (Avoid chlorinated pools) Claudication - -Pain, tired, or weak feeling
Resistance/flexibility in legs usually during activity, caused by too little
blood flow
FITT for COPD - -F: Aerobic: 3-5
days/week Syncope - -Temporary loss of
I: Light and Vigorous (as tolerated-but consciousness
encouraged)
T: Only a few min. may be tolerated; Interval
training is successful with rest periods Ischemia - -Inadequate blood supply ot a
T: Walking and/or cycling local area due to blockage of blood vessels to
that area
Arteriosclerosis - -Hardening of arteries
Osteoarthritis - -Disease of the entire joint-
cartilage, joint lining, ligaments and underlying
Atherosclerosis - --(type of arteriosclerosis) bone
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Answers Rated A+
FITT for Obese - -F: ≥5 days/week (max. -Rhythmic & continuous exercise
caloric expenditure)
I: Mod-Vigorous Aerobic activity (Vig-desirable) Progression: Increase exercise Duration first.
T: Min. 30 min -totaling ≥150min/week (Progress Then increase Intensity. Resistance Training is
to 60 min) intermittent 10 min. bouts OK also beneficial in absence of contraindication
**Vigorous activity is encouraged
T: Aerobic physical activity (resistance/flexibility -
healthy pop. guidelines) FITT for Osteoarthritis - -F: Aerobic: 3-5
days/week
Resistance: 2-3d/w
FITT-P for Hypertensive - -F: Aerobic: Flexibility (ROM)
Most/preferably every day I: Low-moderate
Resistance: 2-3 days/week T: ≥150min/week or 10 min bouts as tolerated
I: Mod-aerobic exercise RPE: 11-13 T: Aerobic Exercise -low impact
Resistance: 60-80% 1-RM Progression: Should be gradual and tailored
T: 30-60 min of continuous or intermittent of 10 individually as tolerated
min.
Resistance: 8-12 reps; 1 set
T: Aerobic exercise is the main focus (walking, FITT for Cancer - -F: Aerobic: 3-5
cycling, swimming) days/week
Progression:Guidelines for healthy Pop. Except Resistance: 2-3 d/w
pay attention to blood pressure and medications Flexibility: Can be done daily (even during
treatment)
I: Highly Variable during treatment; RPE; Slow
FITT for Coronary Heart Disease - -F: 3-4 Progression
d/w (5-6 d/w Optimal) T: Aerobic:Short bouts several times/day during
Resistance: 2 d/w treatment
I: 50-60% (75) symp-limited VO2max or HRR Survivors without exacerbation can follow
Resistance: 30-50% up to 60-80% of 1-RM healthy population guidelines
T: 30 minutes Resistance: 8-12 reps; 1 set
Resistance: 12-15 reps, 1-3 sets T: Aerobic -prolonged (walking, cycling
T: Endurance training swimming)
Progression: Slow; Avoid fatigue
FITT for Diabetes mellitus - -F: 3-7
days/week FITT for Dysplidemia - -≥5days/week
I: RPE: 11-13 (40-60%VO2R) (maximize caloric expenditure)
-Intensity can be modified/increased based on I: 40-75%VO2R
individual T: 30-60 min
T: Min: ≥150min/week (Moderate) Can be done 50-60 min -to promote weight loss
in bouts of 10 minutes Can be done in bouts of 10 minutes if necessary
Additional Benefits seen with ≥300 min/week T: Aerobic Activities
(Mod-Vigorous) Resistance/flexibility guidelines for healthy pop.
T: Emphasis activities using large muscle groups can be followed in absence of contraindications
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, ACSM Exercise Physiologist Exam Test Questions and
Answers Rated A+
-Buildup of waxy plaque on the inside of blood
vessels (plaque deposits that block the flow of
FIbromyalgia - -F: 2-3 days/week blood)
(Progress to: 3-4d/w)
Resistance: 2-3d/w
Flexibility: 1-3 d/w Impaired Fasting Glycemia - -The body
I: <30% VO2R or HRR (Progress to: <60%) cannot regulate glucose as efficiently as it should
Resistance: 50-80% of 1-RM (Decrease if pain be able to
is present)
Flexibility: Active gentle ROM
T: 10 min increments totaling 30 min (Progress Fasting Blood Glucose - -Blood test taken
to: 60 min) after a night of fasting to test blood glucose levels
Resistance: Strength -3-5 reps; 2-3 sets
Endurance-10-20 reps; 2-3 sets
Flexibility: Hold stretch 10-30 sec (progress to Dyspnea - -Difficult or labored breathing,
60 sec) shortness of breath
T: Low-impact/non-weight bearing activities
(Water exercise, walking, cycling)
Resistance: Elastic bands, cuffs/ankle weights,
Tachycardia - -Increased HR above 100
weight machines
bpm
Flexibility: Elastic bands, non-weight-bearing
Bradycardia - -Decreased HR below 60
FITT for Asthma - -F: 2-3 days/week
bpm
I: Aprox. At the lactate threshold (anaerobic
threshold)
T: 20-30 min/day
T: Aerobic activity (Avoid chlorinated pools) Claudication - -Pain, tired, or weak feeling
Resistance/flexibility in legs usually during activity, caused by too little
blood flow
FITT for COPD - -F: Aerobic: 3-5
days/week Syncope - -Temporary loss of
I: Light and Vigorous (as tolerated-but consciousness
encouraged)
T: Only a few min. may be tolerated; Interval
training is successful with rest periods Ischemia - -Inadequate blood supply ot a
T: Walking and/or cycling local area due to blockage of blood vessels to
that area
Arteriosclerosis - -Hardening of arteries
Osteoarthritis - -Disease of the entire joint-
cartilage, joint lining, ligaments and underlying
Atherosclerosis - --(type of arteriosclerosis) bone
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